Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) often experience problems with both vision and hearing loss. Hearing dysfunction can occur when the inner ear and/or temporal lobes are damaged. Bleeding in the ear canal, middle ear injury, cochlear damage, and/or temporal lobe lesions can cause auditory problems.

Damage to the middle ear can cause a conductive type of hearing loss. Damage to the inner ear or the auditory pathways into the brain can cause hearing loss. People with visual impairments often rely on their hearing to compensate for the loss of vision. It is, therefore, important that people with vision loss have a complete audiological evaluation.

In 2005, my 53 year old client, Sonia, was partially blinded in one eye when she was hit by a car. Her body was slammed to the street face first. Sonia was trying to cross a busy urban street while her light was red. Nevertheless, I was able to obtain a settlement in excess of $300,000.00. With the settlement, Sonia was able to pay her medical bills, get expert assistance with her activities of daily living and put money in the bank. Read more about my methods with eye injury cases.

Since 1984, Evan Aidman has helped victims of all kinds of serious injury, including traumatic eye and brain injury. All personal injury cases are done on a contingency basis, meaning there is no charge until you win a verdict or settlement. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, please contact Evan Aidman. With my wife, Ayala, a certified instructor of the visually impaired, we are able to help make you whole.

I was recently contacted by Betty, an insurance claims adjuster, about a car crash she was involved in. She decided to try to represent herself. Her familiarity with insurance claims made this appealing. I told her that I would be happy to answer her questions, but that I preferred that she actually retain my services. Betty was reluctant since she was worried that my percentage of the settlement would leave her with less money than if she handled the case herself.

About two months later Betty contacted me again crying and frantic. The combined stress of her injury and dealing one on one with the insurance company left her psychologically scarred and physically drained. She began to relax and heal immediately upon retaining my services. By letting go of the control of her case she was also able to let go of pressures that were blocking her healing process. Betty was content during the entire course of her case about her decision to retain my services. Even when I deducted my share from the settlement money, she expressed only thanks.

What Betty and many others have a hard time appreciating is that even after I take my fee, your share of the settlement generally is much higher than if you represented yourself. If I settle your case for $250,000 and take a third, you'll still be much better off than if you settled your own case for $100,000. Relieved of the stress of representing yourself, you will be able to relax and focus on healing your body and your mind from your traumatic injuries.

Frank e-mailed me a while back and asked me to take his eye injury case. Frank was new to the Philadelphia area and didn't know where to find the right lawyer. He was confused and frightened. He considered ads in the Yellow Pages, but this just left him more troubled. Finally, he found the Eye and Brain Injury Legal Information Center. He e-mailed me some questions about his case. He also expressed his concern that he didn't know me and asked why he should trust me with his important legal rights. I assured him that when I worked on his case, he would be the most important client in my office and that he would get personalized, prompt attention. I told him that I:

Treat your selection of a personal injury lawyer the way you would any matter of importance in your life. Your lawyer's reputation for ethics, credibility and dependability is crucial to your success. You have the right to competent, reliable representation and courteous treatment by a lawyer in whom you have confidence.

In my 24 years as a trial attorney I have dedicated myself to continuously improving my lawyering skills. I believe that every one who comes into my office is unique; and each person requires a highly individualized representation plan.

In your initial appointment I like to get right to the heart of your legal problem so that by the end of the appointment a plan of action is in place. You become a member of my legal team, and together we develop a legal plan for your case.

Most new clients come into my practice with a pressing issue and I do my best to address that issue immediately. Together we take positive proactive steps to address the most pressing issues.

Many people feel that the legal system is too complex for the average person to have much of a chance. For those people I wrote Winning Your Personal Injury Claim, a layperson's guide to personal injury litigation. Please browse this website to view the "self-help" legal information from my book. But reading a book is usually not enough.

My website has Legal Resources that contain detailed information on how you can find the right lawyer, manage your own case, and win your verdict!

Along with professional legal representation, I offer nationwide referrals so that you can find a personal injury specialist in your area. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss your case. If you have suffered any kind of injury, and especially if you have suffered an eye or vision injury, please contact Evan Aidman. Regardless of where you live, I can find you the help you need. I have been involved in personal injury litigation since 1984.

Evan Aidman